Auris – VTT Les balcons d'Auris
This beautiful XC-style trip goes around the Signal de l'Homme and the Croix de Cassini via the valleys of Sarenne, Ferrand and Romanche. The return via the southern slopes of Auris will show you the little “Mediterranean” side of Oisans.
Itinerary of the “MTB in Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure/arrival (loop): Auris-en-Oisans (station) 1600 m
Duration: 4 hour 30 minutes
Distance: 29 km
Highest point: 1999 m
Lowest point: 1226 m
Positive elevation: 940 m
Vertical drop: -940 m
Technique: 2/4
Endurance: 4/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> From the parking lot ofAuris-en-Oisans, take the path towards the Col de Maronne. At the pass, continue on the right on a well-marked 4×4 track to go to the Col de Cluy.
> Then go back down on the left to the Envers bridge (do not cross) and follow the Sarenne torrent, left bank, to the col de Sarenne.
> From the pass, go down to the place called “Le Perron”, a path allows you to avoid a portion of the road, look on your right. Take the direction of Clavans-le-Haut then Clavans-le-Bas via the GR 54.
> From Clavans, continue the road towards Mizoën. 200 m after the intersection of Besse, take the small path that climbs on the right towards “l'Oratoire du Follet / Puy-le-bas”. This spectacular section is quite technical and physical. The route winds pleasantly through cool undergrowth then bursts back into full light on a panoramic path to the Oratoire du Follet.
> Shortly after the oratory, go up the path on the right, direction Puy-le-Haut / Puy-le-Bas. You must remain vigilant on this narrow path made up of rolling stones.
> From Puy-le Bas, continue by road towards Puy-le-Haut. Before arriving at Puy-le-Haut, take the path on the left towards “La Croix de Trévoux” then continue gradually climbing towards the hamlet of Cours. On this south-facing slope, the vegetation changes and becomes more southerly.
> At Les Cours, we go up the road towards Auris. At Chapelle St-Giraud, you can take the small marked path [XC 4] which goes up to Auris overlooking the road.
Departure/arrival (loop): Auris-en-Oisans (station) 1600 m
Duration: 4 hour 30 minutes
Distance: 29 km
Highest point: 1999 m
Lowest point: 1226 m
Positive elevation: 940 m
Vertical drop: -940 m
Technique: 2/4
Endurance: 4/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> From the parking lot ofAuris-en-Oisans, take the path towards the Col de Maronne. At the pass, continue on the right on a well-marked 4×4 track to go to the Col de Cluy.
> Then go back down on the left to the Envers bridge (do not cross) and follow the Sarenne torrent, left bank, to the col de Sarenne.
> From the pass, go down to the place called “Le Perron”, a path allows you to avoid a portion of the road, look on your right. Take the direction of Clavans-le-Haut then Clavans-le-Bas via the GR 54.
> From Clavans, continue the road towards Mizoën. 200 m after the intersection of Besse, take the small path that climbs on the right towards “l'Oratoire du Follet / Puy-le-bas”. This spectacular section is quite technical and physical. The route winds pleasantly through cool undergrowth then bursts back into full light on a panoramic path to the Oratoire du Follet.
> Shortly after the oratory, go up the path on the right, direction Puy-le-Haut / Puy-le-Bas. You must remain vigilant on this narrow path made up of rolling stones.
> From Puy-le Bas, continue by road towards Puy-le-Haut. Before arriving at Puy-le-Haut, take the path on the left towards “La Croix de Trévoux” then continue gradually climbing towards the hamlet of Cours. On this south-facing slope, the vegetation changes and becomes more southerly.
> At Les Cours, we go up the road towards Auris. At Chapelle St-Giraud, you can take the small marked path [XC 4] which goes up to Auris overlooking the road.
